Which of the following has been a serious cost of industrialization in east asia? a. a negative impact on the environment b. the decreasing standard of living in the past decades c. a lack of trade with other nations outside east asia d. the decreasing influence of east asia in the world economy

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.